Mattress Shopping in Central NJ Red Bank area

[phoenix]

Hi durnib714,

The only thing I’m curious about is my choice of pillows. I’m mostly a side-sleeper, but at times on my back. The pillows I have now are very thin and firm and when I sleep on my side I usually end up with pain and discomfort in my shoulder/neck area. I’m wondering if that could be the pillow or the mattress. Probably both.

Pillows are an important part of a sleeping system and keeping your spine in good alignment. Upper body issues including shoulder and neck issues are often the result of an unsuitable pillow rather than a mattress issue although it could be either or both. Side sleepers typically need a thicker pillow than the other sleeping positions because the distance between the head and neck and the mattress is greater and a thicker pillow is often needed to ho9ld your head up higher and keep your head and neck in better alignment and reduce the pressure on your shoulders. Different mattresses can also need different pillows to keep your head and neck in good alignment as well because if you have a softer mattress then you will sink in more deeply and reduce the distance between your head/neck and the mattress surface. There is more information about choosing a pillow and some links to other pillow topics on the forum in the main pillow topic here that should be helpful

I’m looking forward to your comments and feedback after your visit to Shovlin Mattress.

Phoenix